{"title":"Thomas J. Stanley","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThomas J. Stanley\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the mindset and habits behind building lasting wealth. His books offer incisive research and practical insights into how ordinary people achieve extraordinary financial success through discipline, frugality, and strategic decision-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful guidance on personal finance and entrepreneurship, revealing surprising patterns that separate true wealth from mere appearances. These works encourage a grounded approach to prosperity, emphasising values and behaviours that lead to sustainable achievement.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-millionaire-next-door","title":"The Millionaire Next Door","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Millionaire Next Door\u003c\/em\u003e by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. 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It encourages a re-evaluation of how wealth is perceived and suggests that financial freedom is achievable through disciplined saving, prudent investing, and a lifestyle that values substance over status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAccessible and informative, \u003cem\u003eThe Millionaire Next Door\u003c\/em\u003e stands as a beacon for anyone seeking to understand the realities of wealth accumulation in today's society. 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They discuss general paths to building wealth on your own, focusing specifically on careers and lifestyles associated with each path, and what it takes to be successful in each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ingram Book Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46349525614828,"sku":"9781493052752","price":47.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/16064513482719.jpg?v=1744160065"},{"product_id":"the-millionaire-next-door-by-thomas-j-stanley-9781630762506","title":"The Millionaire Next Door","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Why aren't I as wealthy as I should be?\" Many people ask this question of themselves all the time. Often they are hard-working, well-educated middle- to high-income individuals. 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